Tanking with own authority: Worth it?

While I don't have authority, I go back to when authority and rights were regulated.

Most chemical transport is controlled by the shipper.

They are using QC because they are a known entity with deep enough pockets to make them feel warm and cozy. They know any environmental problems will be handled.

Unless you have a high school chum who's dad like you a lot, and just happens to run a major chemical producer -or- user; a newly minted carrier without connections will , perhaps, get a shot at the dirtiest and cheapest stuff...if anything at all.

I worked for a Canadian carrier's US operation. All of our competitors [US based] couldn't figure out how we had so much freight back to Canada; they all wanted to know who's door to knock on to get a shot. Truth was our Canadian's working with the major Canadian distributors held all the cards; I was just along for the ride..

 

You could make a post in the freight brokers section & see if anybody there does tanker loads. Also call/email around to various brokers you can get a contact for.

For the reasons above, you may have issues with any hazmat work straight off. Look into things like food grade or freshwater, saltwater, & other non-haz work.

Check into the SBA's SCORE mentor program. You might just find someone local & experienced to advise you.

 

From what I understand, hazmat insurance is a whole different ballgame, like you said.

 

You have access to a stainless chemical tank.......?

And insurance , pollution and general liability have to be 5 mill .......

 

Give fort transit a look run for them with your own tank I think they pay 75% with your own tank and do math after a few months

 

Probably would be a smart idea to sign on with a chemical company with your power unit and learn the ins and outs of the industry before jumping on with your own authority. Liquids, especially hazmat, takes deep pockets for when things go wrong.